SNA recaptures training camp from Al-Shabaab fighters in Middle Shabelle

Somali government forces have engaged gun battle with Al-Shabaab fighters at Al-Shabaab military in a village which lies on the outskirt of Jowhar town.

Somali National Army (SNA) recaptured after heavy fighting with Al-Shabaab fighters, according to SNA officials.

The fighting is said to have flared up after SNA attacked the area in a bid to flush out Al-Shabab fighters from the village.

One of the commanders leading the troops said that the troops have conducted operations to weed out Al-Shabaab fighters.

“Our soldiers took control of the village and we will move ahead to remaining areas,” he said.

The fighting to liberate the villages has reportedly caused unspecified number of casualties.

Al-Shabaab did not comment on the fighting and attempts reach the group bored no fruit.

Somali government forces backed African union troops have been carrying out operations to recover Area Al-Shabaab fighters in Bay, Bakol and Gedo and Lower Shabelle regions.

Though Al-Shabaab was pushed out of key towns in South and Central Somalia, the group has been able to hit high-profile targets in Mogadishu’s heavily fortified areas, including government offices and popular gathering places such as hotels.

latest attack happened at Somalia’s CID headquarters in Mogadishu where over 11 people were killed and more 20 sustained wounds.